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Wearing the Pants

2011-10-09T21:09:00.000-07:00

Wearing the Pants is my new favorite tumblr for inspiration. Love these images, so cool.

Top image from THEY ROARED VINTAGE (awesome blog name!)

Bottom illustration by Paul X. Johnson

Early Elvis

2011-08-20T22:18:00.000-07:00

Wow, an Elvis song I hadn't heard, and instantly love. And it came from The Walkmen, so what could be better? Such an inspiration.

Found via The Walkmen

Kerchiefs

2011-08-08T22:17:00.001-07:00

Love the colors and mix of fabrics in this pic. For guys, the red bandana is pretty classic if you can work it in. I think they could work pretty well on a guitar strap.

Image by JAK & JIL

Girl Pomp

2011-07-02T22:14:00.000-07:00

So cool. Military & rockabilly.

Image found on calivintage

4th of July Inspiration

2011-07-02T11:25:00.001-07:00

This image is so inspiring for this weekend. Happy 4th!

Image from Tomboy Style

Burberry Resort 2012

2011-07-02T11:19:00.001-07:00

Totally in love with Burberry's Resort 2012 line. Everything about it- colors, shoes, and the hats! Very inspiring for the coming months.

All images from Style.com

Pomp

2011-07-02T11:07:00.001-07:00

Wow, can't believe I haven't posted in 3 months. But, life is busy in a lot of good ways. Meanwhile, this pompadour is amazing, and I love the whole look. Inspired!

Image by The Sartorialist

The Walkmen Live

2011-04-16T10:19:00.000-07:00

Its been awhile, so I thought I'd put up new pics of The Walkmen, who are always inspiring to me. Love the colors and positioning in these.

Top photo's source lost, sorry! Second photo by Sam, Third by Billy Pavone

Estate Jewelry

2011-04-02T10:10:00.000-07:00

Really love this chunky, vintage-y estate jewelry from Lulu Frost. If you're going to go for glitz, might as well go full out, right? Definitely inspiring some ideas for new glam guitar straps.

Jewelry by Lulu Frost, images from thecoveted

Strokes- Best Vids

2011-03-18T23:28:00.000-07:00

This video perfectly matches the feeling of the song, especially near the end. Really cool cropped shots and compositions.

Love this one- all white outfits getting ruined by black water = rock n' roll.

The one that started it all. I remember how completely different this video was from the rest of MTV at the time. 10 years old already, doesn't feel like it!

Vintage Strokes

2011-03-18T21:04:00.000-07:00

The Strokes have an album, Angles, coming out on Tuesday, and I'm really excited for their new stuff. These pics of earlier times are pretty full of guitar strap inspiration for me. Is Julian wearing a hawaiian shirt? Who else can work that into this kind of look?

Top image source lost

Bottom image from The Fader

More Ties

2011-02-19T11:13:00.001-08:00

Love these ties from the groom lounge by rue magazine at Hitched. Such amazing color combos. Definitely inspiring for men's guitar straps.

Images from D E S I G N L O V E F E S T (and Bri Emery's facebook album)

Plaids

2011-01-22T08:44:00.000-08:00

I really like these plaid ties, they're inspiring for a bit more color in my plaid guitar straps!

Image from GQ

Feathered

2010-12-29T20:28:00.000-08:00

Recently seeing (and loving) Black Swan got me interested (again*) in both ballet and feathers. While I can't really imagine a successful combination of ballet and guitar straps, I can think of many ways to use feathers on guitar straps. And fortunately, I just came across this Etsy shop- KIMONOS, which is an amazing resource for them. I'll definitely be buying some of their feathers to add onto new guitar straps in 2011. I can't stop looking at their amazing photography- these pictures look like frame-able works of art.

All images by KIMONOS

*check out this feathered guitar strap of mine created earlier this year, now on sale!

Vintagey Epaulettes

2010-12-17T22:38:00.000-08:00

A long time favorite detail of mine, these epaulettes are pretty cool. The colors, rugged fabrics, and metal buttons are all inspiring for some details on my guitar straps.

Image from Hollister Hovey's trip to Paris

Brooklyn Tailors- Sophisticated Plaids & Etsy shop inspiration

2010-12-04T11:33:00.001-08:00

Check out these great woven shirts from Brooklyn Tailors. I really love that a design duo in Brooklyn is not only making high-quality, handmade mens (and womens!) shirts and selling them on Etsy, but that they're getting the same press and recognition that is usually only given to bigger companies. Especially in the menswear world. And it's well deserved- their plaids are beautiful, and the sewing quality and fit (slim, modern) are quite obviously top-notch, as evidenced by their photos.

They are another inspiring reminder of how amazing & successful an Etsy shop can be.

All images from Brooklyn Tailors on their site and their Etsy shop.

Elvis in the Army

2010-11-23T17:34:00.001-08:00

I love Elvis, and also military details- so these pics are some of my favorites! Very inspiring.

Images source lost, sorry!

Teddy Girls

2010-10-31T23:55:00.001-07:00

Images by Ken Russell

Image by Liz Ham, from Oyster magazine

These girls are literally, too cool for school. The top two images are from the 1950s in London, and the bottom image is a modern photoshoot inspired by the top image. Love this look. Definitely now an inspiring mix of Edwardian Gibson girl + rockabilly + menswear-on-women. There's more on the true teddy girls in this article.

Metal Hardware

2010-10-31T23:44:00.000-07:00

New inspiration! I really like these metal trims/hardware & their placements from the Spring 11 runways.

Top two are Burberry

Bottom two are Gucci

All images from Style.com

New Straps- Done!

2010-09-27T01:29:00.000-07:00

New straps that were in work today, are now finished! They'll be in the shop soon...

Paul Smith's Rockabilly Menswear for Women

2010-09-25T09:53:00.000-07:00

I love Paul Smith's Sp'11 runway looks for women. Pompadors & menswear-inspired pieces are two of my favorite things. And the mix of patterns going on is pretty cool too, and inspiring for some of my guitar straps!

*Also, new guitar straps (FINALLY) coming soon!

Images from Style.com

Red Croc

2010-09-02T22:59:00.000-07:00

Loving this very Wes Anderson-y luggage, with its gold buckles and embossed initials. This kind of vintage red leather would be perfect for some new straps.

Image from Jak & Jill blog, featuring Anna Della Russo

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

2010-08-16T23:56:00.000-07:00

Saw this movie this weekend, and loved it! The visual effects are awesome, the music is catchy, and the costumes are well done. Inspiring in a fuzzy-guitar, garage-band (living-room band?), punk-rock-girl-with-manic-panic-hair-color kind of way.

All images from Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

Ryan, Golden Veins

2010-07-29T22:51:00.001-07:00

Ryan has a new band- Golden Veins. Here he is doing some recording, using one of the first straps I ever made! I'm glad to see it's still holding up, and I'm looking forward to hearing more of these recordings.

Their twitter

Lost + Found: Prints

2010-07-22T15:46:00.000-07:00

Emily (a former co-worker!) and Yuuki of Lost + Found find a LOT of great vintage pieces, but right now I am really drawn to the small/delicate prints in their shop. These prints have a nice mix of nostalgia and femininity- and whenever I see them on their blog I'm inspired to find some to use on my guitar straps!
All images from Lost + Found

The Morning Benders- Stitches

2010-07-12T23:59:00.000-07:00

Fell in love with this band, The Morning Benders, sometime in early spring. And this song, especially. Now they've gone and made a great video for it, which is inspiring in more ways than one (colors, stripes, guitars, feeling, concept...etc).

Lucky for me I'll be seeing them again soon at Lollapalooza!

Video images from Vimeo

Dusty Gray

2010-07-12T23:47:00.000-07:00

Very cool gray color on these two shoes. I'd love to find some dusty gray leather remnants to cut up and use on some new straps! And I really really like the gold number stamp on the top shoe.

Images from GQ.com, shoes by Common Projects and Calvin Klein respectively

Beck

2010-07-12T23:32:00.001-07:00

This week, in search of summery tunes, I came across some old Beck- specifically Que Onda Guero, which is a really fun song that I've since had on repeat (lyric about a melting popsicle= the best). Anyway, it made me remember that Beck is one stylish guy, quite ahead of his time. Definitely a good source of inspiration for creative guitar straps.

First image- no source (looks like Vogue to me)

Second image from Style.com

Men's Scarves

2010-07-03T11:41:00.000-07:00

This collection of men's street style pics is the most inspiring one I've seen in a very long time. Wow. And I am loving the scarves on these three guys- definitely a good way to introduce some pattern to an outfit, or a guitar strap!

Images by Tommy Ton for GQ

Tight

2010-07-03T11:10:00.000-07:00

These tights are really really REALLY cool. The inset stripe and fishnet pieces make such cool futuristic shapes. Definitely an inspiration for a mixed-material rock-on guitar strap.

Tights (and images) from Oak Black Label

Miu Miu Stones

2010-05-29T14:54:00.000-07:00

I love these mixed media dresses from Miu Miu Spring/Summer 2010. They're such a cool combination of retro/feminine/artsy prints, and costume-esque glamour. And the placement of the stones, sequins...etc, is beautiful! Definitely an inspiring reminder of the freshness that comes from mixing materials.

(the source on these images is MIA...sorry!)

Woven Chains

2010-05-29T14:46:00.001-07:00

So cool- the way the different sizes of chain are handwoven into this bracelet. Rock and roll weaving!

Bracelets by wear-and-tear as seen at Stars + Infinite Darkness

Rebel Print

2010-05-29T14:42:00.000-07:00

I love the simplicity of this lettering stamped on faded denim. Its inspiring for a new way to do a label on my guitar strap...

Image from WGSN

Little Joy- Fabrizio and Binki

2010-04-03T12:21:00.001-07:00

Image from L'UOMO VOGUE, wearing Band Of Outsiders

I love Little Joy (hope they come out with something new soon?!), and I think these two definitely have enviable and inspiring retro-modern style.

Hamilton, The Walkmen

2010-03-27T00:48:00.000-07:00

I love this new-ish pic of the always inspiring Hamilton Leithauser / The Walkmen. What a great scene for envisioning new guitar straps.

Image from Lisa Taylor Photography's Flickr

Bonnie & Clyde

2010-03-26T23:26:00.000-07:00

The true story of Bonnie & Clyde is really amazing to me. It first interested me 5 or 6 years back, and the more I learned, the more I became obsessed with knowing everything about them. Part of what fueled my interest was the fact that I was living in Denton (& later Dallas) Texas at the time, which is where they were essentially from, and where some of the major events in their crime-spree took place. Plus, it felt kind of like a story whose history was fading away with a previous generation, and I wanted to discover what I could, while I could.

Anyway, the (now) vintage aspect of the photos of them, their cars, their clothes, are all very inspiring. And the 1967 movie (although not necessarily a good representation of what they really looked like) is also great and inspiring. If you haven't seen it, I really recommend it. (That they are making a new B&C film starring Hilary Duff, is truly awful. Boo.)

Movie images from IMDB

Light Denim

2010-03-26T22:24:00.000-07:00

I am really liking the light color of this denim jacket on Alexa Chung. Actually all the colors in this ad (Pepe jeans) look great together, and are definitely inspiring for some new guitar straps. Time to get back on track!

Image found on WGSN

McQueen's Hardware

2010-03-13T10:00:00.000-08:00

These shoes from Alexander McQueen's Sp10 show are amazing. I love the sculpted metal plates with holes and screws combined with the printed shoe. Its high-fashion steampunk and very inspiring.

Images from Style.com

Stitched Leather Piecing

2010-03-13T09:51:00.001-08:00

I love the geometric leather panels and the stitching detail on these pieces from Louise Goldin's Fall 2010 runway. Definitely a cool idea for a shoulder piece on one of my guitar straps. I also like the peek of metallic red, to make it a little more flashy.

Images from Style.com

Burberry Gold Buttons

2010-02-20T00:16:00.000-08:00

Burberry took the rows-and-rows of pyramid studs trend and made it theirs by using gold buttons. Genius!

Images from GQ.com

Holstein for Evisu

2010-02-20T00:01:00.000-08:00

I love the masculine/feminine looks of these styles from Evisu, designed by Catherine Holstein. Perhaps a last bit of cold weather inspiration before we jump into spring.

Image from Refinery29.com

Tattered Denim

2010-02-19T23:34:00.000-08:00

True vintage denim, so cool. Definitely gives me some inspiration to use beat-up, bleached, and ripped denim on a guitar strap.

Image by Michael Wells for his book Denim Legends, found via an ambitious project collapsing

Lysacek, Black on Black

2010-02-19T22:51:00.000-08:00

Crystal snakes at Vancouver 2010

Mixed textures, shirring, and feathers at Vancouver 2010

Strong shoulders and feathers at Skate America 2009

Epaulettes of feathers and rhinestones at Skate America 2009

[This is probably the only time figure skating costumes will ever get featured on this blog- but this couldn't go without mentioning:]

I first noticed Evan Lysacek's skating because of his sleek, all-black costume that stood in stark contrast to the white ice. It stopped me in my channel-surfing tracks, and I've been interested ever since. Turns out, his costumes are designed by Vera Wang! I love the continuity across the different costumes, and that she has managed to incorporate some really dramatic details (strong shoulders, feathers, crystal snakes!!!) while still retaining masculinity and elegance- no easy feat. The black-on-black color scheme, and all the trims are definitely serving as some inspiration for new guitar straps.

AND last night he took the gold!

11th Dimension

2010-02-06T19:04:00.000-08:00

Love this video, definitely inspiring. Nice moves at 1:17, haha.

Anna, Stella

2010-02-03T23:57:00.000-08:00

Anna Paquin in Stella McCartney at the Golden Globes. I loved this dress. Elegant and edgy at the same time. I especially like the irregular gold sequins and beading, which would be a new idea to consider for a guitar strap.

Valentino

2010-01-18T23:25:00.001-08:00

I finally watched Valentino: The Last Emperor last weekend. Wow. All those dresses are sewn by hand- not sewing machines! I was amazed, and definitely inspired.

Proenza's Electric Blue

2010-01-18T23:05:00.000-08:00

Excellent and inspiring shade of electric blue. I definitely want to use this color on a guitar strap (with gold).

Images/products from Proenza Schouler

2009-12-30T20:53:00.000-08:00

This is one of the members of The Magic, performing with Islands. I really love this picture, and all the white guitar details + his white woven shirt with pintucks. Very cool combination.

Image from (????) on Flickr

Rows and Rows of Pyramid Studs

2009-12-30T20:33:00.001-08:00

Love these DIY rows of studs.

Images from WGSN and Le Fashion

Plumes and Plaid

2009-12-24T15:33:00.000-08:00

Lots of cool things here- band hat (americana insp), feather plume, sailor bracelet, pyramid stud cuff, plaid leggings, exposed zippers, studded boots...etc. All inspiring for a strap.
Spotted at Studded Hearts

More Julian

2009-12-24T14:25:00.001-08:00

Love this. Very inspiring. And check out his new video here.

Images from his website

New!

2009-12-12T11:29:00.000-08:00

New strap in the shop! This is the last one I will be adding before Christmas (or I'll never get my shopping done). All the other straps I have posted on here have already sold, and there are only 4 left in the shop. So if you want one, better get it quick! Otherwise, stay tuned for January.

Metal zippers

2009-12-12T10:45:00.000-08:00

How amazing is this skirt from Phillip Lim? Its made with rows and rows of zippers, with gold metal teeth. The way he has made something so hard edged look smooth and feminine is really impressive, and definitely inspiring. I really need to get working on a strap with zippers!

Images from net-a-porter.com and Style.com

Backyard Bill

2009-12-07T12:50:00.000-08:00

I just found this new blog, Backyard Bill, which is clearly in that untouchable upper echelon of amazing artist/designer/photographer/personality blogs. It's like The Selby, but for people's own outfits. Definitely inspiring, I love the vintage and authentic look to all the people photographed.

Images from Backyard Bill

New!

2009-12-07T12:40:00.000-08:00

Christmas shopping is in full effect and I'm working hard to keep up- 3 new straps in the shop!

Early Lennon

2009-12-06T20:55:00.000-08:00

Images from this site

Ever since watching The U.S. vs. John Lennon, Lennon has been someone I really respect, on a much deeper level than just fashion. So the fact that I think he also had a great personal style, is just the icing on the cake. I love these pictures from his days before the Beatles. Such a cool retro/rockabilly look.

Which is why I'm really excited(!) they are making a movie about his early years, called Nowhere Boy.

Above is a shot from the new movie. I think this style is really relevant for today, with a lot of the current trends going to back to a nostalgic/classic americana look. I'm sure this movie will be an inspiration for some guitar straps, and I can't wait to see it.

Studded Ballet

2009-12-06T20:48:00.000-08:00

I'm joining the ranks of bloggers loving these shoes. The juxtaposition of sweet ballet slippers and spiky studs is just awesome.

Shoes by Louboutin via net-a-porter.com, found via Le Fashion

Burberry Belts

2009-12-06T20:23:00.001-08:00

I love these combinations of feminine fabrics and brown equestrian-looking leather belts from the Burberry Prorsum Sp10 runway. This was one of my favorite shows for Sp10, definitely inspiring a few guitar straps.

Images from Style.com

Local Inspiration

2009-12-01T23:37:00.001-08:00

Three great outfits from (nearby!) streets in Seattle. This blog, Le 21eme Arrondissement, captures the absolute best of this city's style, and is a definite source of inspiration for my straps.

All images from Le 21eme Arrondissement

New!

2009-11-27T13:38:00.001-08:00

New straps in the shop,

new layout/style for my photos,

and I've increased the image sizes here on the blog!

Leopard and Tweed

2009-11-26T10:49:00.001-08:00

I really like this girl's combination of leopard print & tweed pants. Not two elements I had ever though of combining before, and definitely something that could make a very unique guitar strap.

Classic Coats, Bags, and a little Plaid

2009-11-22T11:25:00.000-08:00

Image from Easy Fashion

Image from The Sartorialist

I love the colors and layers that these two guys are putting together. They definitely have a vintage feel, but are also very crisp and classic. And they are inspiring me to make some more straps for my gold plate series.

Really Red

2009-11-18T22:59:00.000-08:00

Alexander McQueen

Balmain

And of course, Louboutin.

These bright red boots are amaaaazing. The red + shiny metal hardware is a cool tough/glam look, and I think I might use it on my next strap!

Images found via Polyvore

Olsen- Scarf/Studs/Leather

2009-11-08T19:38:00.000-08:00

I like this outfit on Ashley Olson- its got a lot of elements I'd like to use on a strap: vintage leather, leopard print scarf, ripped denim, and studded black heels (with red soles of course).

Image from JustJared

White and Gold

2009-11-04T23:29:00.001-08:00

I love the rows of pyramid studs on these white shorts (looks kinda like Tetris)! This is definitely an idea for a strap.

Image from WGSN

Paul Banks- Julian Plenti

2009-11-04T22:58:00.001-08:00

Paul Banks has a well-defined sense of style I admire. Stoic, sharp, dark, and a bit awkward. And one that not many people could pull off as easily. I like this new twist he's got going for his solo record as Julian Plenti- its definitely more casual and vintage-y than the Interpol look.

Images found on Last.fm

Portman rocks pompadour

2009-11-04T22:26:00.000-08:00

Natalie Portman is pretty cool. And I love this photo of her- beautiful while very androgynous. Inspiring for a tougher guitar strap.

Image from V magazine

Dotted Ruffles - Lacroix

2009-10-28T00:00:00.001-07:00

I would love to wear this Christian Lacroix (?) dress . . . mostly because of the dramatic dotted ruffles over the shoulders. I think a small version of these could be pretty cool on a very girly guitar strap. Maybe even topped off with a little black bow, like on her shoes.

Image from Femme (March 2009) via Style Drama

Shout out!

2009-10-27T23:25:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Leigh at http://constant-cravings.com for featuring one of my vintage necklaces!

Check out her blog- I really like the post on the Halloween photo shoot with Tim Burton and Harper's Bazaar:

Dead Man's Bones

2009-10-25T13:26:00.000-07:00

Is there anything better than when someone you like begins doing something else you like even more? I guess the only thing better is when their aesthetic is also oddly aligned to yours, which is the case with Ryan Gosling and his band Dead Man's Bones. Love him, love the music, love the spooky vintage look. Very inspiring.

Vintage colors

2009-10-25T12:57:00.000-07:00

This interior shot has some amazing color inspiration in it. I love the matte black door paired with the textured white walls and especially the color of the wood cases. Plus, the cases have cool metal corner detailing. I think this could come together for a pretty cool guitar strap.

Image from The Selby

Futuristic Tailoring - White/Metallic Gold

2009-10-25T12:30:00.001-07:00

There is something really cool about how Richard Nicoll combined futuristic colors- white and metallic gold- with classic/vintage details. Both pieces come off as very modern and interesting. I love the bustier seaming on the top dress and the military detailing on the bottom dress. Definitely a new twist, and inspiring for some white base straps, which I haven't done in a while.

Images from Style.com (Richard Nicoll Fall 08)

Nick Diamonds / Islands' Style

2009-10-18T12:49:00.000-07:00

Image from Above and Beyond Mag

I can't believe I've had this blog for almost a year now and I haven't posted about Nick Diamonds of Islands. They're one of my favorite bands, and he's one of my favorite lead singers. His style is fun and loud, and has definitely inspired several of my past guitar straps.

On stage, he's usually wearing something pretty glam + indie, and the rest of the band is matching him. Most bands don't do this anymore and I think this makes Islands much more fun to see live. And in my opinion, this is the most fun band I have ever seen live (many many times).

Also- I saw him on a plane recently (!) and he was wearing a hot pink hoodie and his signature multi-colored high tops. Awesome.

Return To The Sea tour. I loved the all-white outfits the band wore. Very spacey/futuristic. I'm believe they were designed by Rebecca Turbow. This is what he was wearing the first time I saw them at SXSW. Great costumes + insanely catchy songs + onstage good times and theatrics + crowd participation = instant love for me.

Image from haaley

Arm's Way tour. They changed from all-white to all-black. A cool look, I think symbolic of the darker sound to this album.

Images from RHITMrB

Vapours tour (currently on!). Nick had this cape made by Christian Joy, who is famous for her costumes for Karen O. of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. They're coming to Seattle tomorrow, and I CANNOT WAIT.

Image from Anti's blog

Lace and Copper Chains

2009-10-17T21:58:00.001-07:00

Love the the way the thin copper chains are dripping off this lace top. An inspiration for a strap for sure!

Image from Delightful

Adam Brody Style

2009-10-17T21:42:00.000-07:00

I think Adam Brody has a pretty cool i'm-not-trying sense of style. His clothes seem basic, but he has a great sense of proportion (fitted, not tight, not baggy) and color. I like what he wears, and I think he's a good inspiration for the guy-oriented straps in my shop.

Therine Featured in Etsy Spotlight

2009-10-17T20:52:00.001-07:00

One of my guitar straps was featured in the Etsy Spotlight today: Smells Like Teen Spirit. Its a pretty cool spotlight on grunge-inspired style, I'm flattered!

2009-10-10T10:28:00.000-07:00

More amazing shoes from Prada (Fall 09). I love the fan detail at the back of the heel, with the strips of leather and studs. This could be a very cool piece on a strap.

Images from Obsessed With Shoes

Matador/Embroidery

2009-10-10T10:13:00.000-07:00

There is something really amazing about traditional matador/toreador pants. The intricate embroidery is quite beautiful. I think a vintage piece of embroidery, done in this style, could make a really cool shoulder piece on a guitar strap.

Image found on WGSN

Blazer, Scarf and Acoustic

2009-10-10T10:03:00.000-07:00

The combination of this shrunken tailored jacket, the nautical stripe scarf, and a black acoustic guitar looks really cool. Definitely some elements to consider for a new strap idea.

Image from Man About Town, Issue 4, Jamie Hince (The Kills)

Blue Sequins

2009-10-10T09:47:00.000-07:00

Another sequined dress. Another posting from the Balmain Fall 09 show. Still inspiring!

Image from Style.com

Casual Suiting

2009-09-19T13:08:00.000-07:00

I really like this photo in a basement record store, with all the posters, and the guy wearing a grey (check? gingham?) suit with a plaid shirt. Very appropriate for therine inspiration.

Image from Details via Men's Style.com

Vintage Boho

2009-09-19T12:28:00.001-07:00

Super cool anti-war poster from the Baez sisters in 1968. Great colors, graphic type, and of course message (controversial at the time, both in regards to the war and feminism).

Zippers and Lace

2009-09-19T12:20:00.001-07:00

There are so many different things going on in this seemingly simple outfit. I really love the color of the skirt, and the combination of dusty suede boots, exposed metal zippers, and black lace. Inspired!

Image from the brand System, found via Le Fashion

Gold Dress

2009-09-19T12:07:00.000-07:00

Image from French Vogue

Image from Russian Vogue

This Versace caught my eye b/c of its unique surface treatment. I'm not sure how the gold sequins/paillettes (?) are attached, but I really like the way they look, and that they're applied different at the top and bottom. Very glam/disco. Could be a cool shoulder piece on a guitar strap.

Shoe Shank

2009-09-17T22:58:00.000-07:00

As far soles go, this one is simply beautiful. The subtle colors in the leather, next to the cream colored shank with letterpress-looking type, plus the tiny nail heads on the heel and finally the geometrically shaped black inset- it all looks a bit black tie affair, no? These pieces could definitely be used on one of my straps.

Madonna, Silk Bows

2009-09-17T22:44:00.000-07:00

Love this behind-the-scenes pic from Madonna's Louis Vuitton ad campaign. The colors are good for some fall inspiration, and the huge silk bunny ears are great. Practical? Not at all, not even for guitar straps, but using a raw silk for some big crinkled bows could be pretty interesting.

Image found at WWD.com

Casablancas

2009-09-16T23:51:00.000-07:00

I guess there isn't much point in denying that fall has snuck up on me. I despise cold weather, but at least this pre-winter season brings some new inspirations, and a likely return to therine, which has been mostly neglected during these past few months of warm weather in Seattle.

So, with fall in mind, today I found this image while looking up info on Julian Casablancas' new solo project. I believe this is the cover for the new album. Its a great picture, both clever and beautiful, and the saturated colors are really amazing. For being a crusty rocker, he looks pretty dandy in his maroon velvet blazer. Definitely an inspiration to get back to work on some new straps!

Image from juliancasablancas.com

Tuxedo and Suit

2009-09-07T21:51:00.001-07:00

Image from Qvest (midtown crisis- July 2009)

Image from Man About Town (issue 3)

Minimal black and white looks, inspiring for some formal straps this fall.

Rockabilly, Cry Baby

2009-08-15T14:39:00.000-07:00

I've been in a rockabilly mood this summer, and I've watched Cry Baby several times recently. I love the absolutely intentional campy feeling, the music, and especially the 50's retro clothing/costumes. Leather jackets, jeans, polka dots, red lipstick, plaid bow-ties, prom dresses... all easily inspiring for some guitar straps.

Several images pulled from Real Life is Overrated

Monroe

2009-08-15T13:53:00.000-07:00

Just found this blog: *#@! yeah Marilyn Monroe! which is an amazing resource for people like me who could never get tired of looking at her pictures. This photo, which I haven't seen before, where she's dressed very ladylike while looking at ties in a menswear shop, is especially fitting as inspiration for therine.

Image from *#@! yeah Marilyn Monroe! (great name don't you think?)

clairelafaye- Etsy shop inspiration

2009-08-08T13:25:00.001-07:00

Absolutely amazing pieces from the Etsy shop clairelafaye. The designs and the level of detail are really impressive, and beautifully executed. This is inspiration both for straps (for the girliest of guitar players) and for my Etsy shop in general.

Also check out her website

Beaded Shoulder Details

2009-08-08T13:09:00.000-07:00

Sophia Kokosalaki A/W 09 Runway shot

Street shot, Paris

I really like the intricate beaded details on these jackets. Its very feminine, while still looking strong. And of course, they have an antique/vintage feeling, that adds depth. While an intimidating and time-consuming craft, I'd love to use beading on the shoulder piece of a strap.

Images from WGSN

Plaids and Leather

2009-08-08T13:02:00.001-07:00

Cool image of menswear muted plaids and leather jackets on display at a new Uniqlo Ion store. Falls in line with my Plaid Rock strap, and is good inspiration for looking towards the fall.

Image from BAGAHOLICBOY

Plaid Brogues

2009-08-08T12:48:00.000-07:00

I love how menswear shoes are being made for women. I've tried to wear these kind of shoes myself and just can't quite pull it off. But I really like the way these look on this model. And I think the use of the brown vintage-y plaid plus the perforated leather is inspiring for a strap or two.

Image found on BAGAHOLICBOY, shoes by Church

Big Bows

2009-08-08T12:36:00.000-07:00

Found via WGSN, from Debenhams

Found via WGSN, from House of Fraser

As seen at Hopelessly Devoted on Etsy

Notice-me hair accessories are one trend I'm not getting sick of. I love all these gigantic bows. I've already made one strap with a large bow, and these are inspiring me to make some more.

Gritty Retro

2009-07-16T23:11:00.001-07:00

I like this picture a lot. Gritty & retro, too cool for school.

Image from Huge Magazine, May 2009 (via WGSN)

Summer Menswear

2009-07-16T22:55:00.000-07:00

This look isn't really about guitar straps, but it is an amazing mix of femininity and masculinity, which is something I try to incorporate in therine. I think most of the elements in this outfit are men's pieces, but she pulls them together and looks really cool. Definitely inspiring.

Image from The Sartorialist

Pompadour

2009-07-16T22:36:00.000-07:00

This guy has a really inspiring mix of styles going on. A little bit of artsy utilitarian + black/white graphic + retro...etc. Plus, his hair is the coolest.

Image from Face Hunter

Band of Outsiders- Dobby Pattern

2009-06-12T22:30:00.001-07:00

Very cool image of Joseph Gordon-Levitt wearing Band of Outsiders. I think the patterned vest is my favorite piece here, and that kind of mini pattern could make for a cool shoulder piece on one of my straps.

Image from June 2009 Esquire via Band of Outsiders

More from Raised by Robots show

2009-06-12T22:23:00.001-07:00

More pics from the Raised By Robots show where Cameron is wearing one of my straps from the Gold Plate series. Love these pictures!

Images by Greg Hefner